2011 Siesta Scripture Memory Team: Verse 2!

Hey, Sweet Things!

You guys are so much fun. Thanks for getting excited with us about the app. I’m just thinking about how this whole technology thing was in the mind of God centuries ago when He inscribed His words on the sacred page through the pens of men. Too much to wrap our minds around, isn’t it? He is the One who knows “the end from the beginning,” and “from ancient times, what is still to come.” He says, “My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.” (Isaiah 46:10)

At the moment I’m typing up this post, we have a whopping 9250 entries under Verse 1. Never in my wildest imagination did I picture this. I was pretty blown away by our strong and steady couple of thousand in 2009. Keep in mind that the 9250 is not an exact reflection of participants because there are some replies under comments, like, “I’m copying yours!” and “I’ve never even heard that verse!” I’m not going put a restriction on that because community in Christ is what makes Siestaville work. We do know, however, that way over 8000 are participating because that many women ordered spirals or downloaded the artwork. Others who are participating grabbed their own spirals the easier way from the store. I also want you to picture the many preadolescent girls we have on our team. Don’t you remember loving stickers and pens and school supplies when you were that age? I should have known they’d take to the spirals. Just close your eyes and imagine them reciting some of the verses dearest to your heart. Many of us have lived long enough to know by life experience what they are reciting by faith. It’s such a precious thought to me. They will find Jesus faithful just as we have. Yep, we have junior Siestas but we also have plenty of senior Siestas which delights me just as much. Our joy in standing shoulder-to-shoulder with this mighty band of women is indescribable. I wonder how many football fields we would stretch across. Whew. For just a split second I saw us all in my bright red college drill team uniforms. Scratch that thought.

OK, before I call for your second verses, many of you asked for the exact date of the SSMT celebration next January. I double-checked the weekend with Sabrina and it’s January 20-21, 2012 from Friday evening until Saturday noon. Of course, we’ll get you the proper information starting early next Fall but, if you think you might want to come, put it down on your calendar, start saving your expense money, and plan to memorize your darling little head off. The event itself is our gift to you and your ticket in is your well-used spiral (of either kind).

Are you ready for SSMT Verse 2? I’m giving you a heads-up that I plan to target a lot of James verses this year so, while I’m still going to tell you mine each time, I’ll also suggest a good alternative for those of you who could use an additional idea. Remember! Limit your comments to Name, City, Verse, and Translation. Here’s mine:

Beth, Houston. “My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.” James 2:1 The NET Bible

Here’s an alternative I really love and memorized a couple of years ago. My dear coworker, Diane, is memorizing it right now so it’s washing back over my mind:

Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to You; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 NIV

And that, O Lord, is the gospel truth.

OK, Sisters! Bring on Verse 2!

I pray that Christ is so pleased. I feel in my soul that He is.

Have a great weekend!

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  1. 4951
    Vangie says:

    Evangeline,Houston Iwill remeber the deeds of the LORD, yes I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Your ways O GOD are holy, what god is so great as our GOD? pSALM 77: 11-13 NIV

  2. 4952
    Lula says:

    And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

  3. 4953
    Kim B. says:

    Kim B.-Orlando, FL

    ” Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
    Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

  4. 4954
    Debbie says:

    Debbie, St. Paul, MN
    So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
    Isaiah 41:10 NIV

  5. 4955
    Cindy says:

    Cindy Kelly Broadway NC

    Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to You; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 NIV

  6. 4956
    Susan says:

    Susan, Nashville, IN
    “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 NIV

  7. 4957
    Nancy says:

    Nancy-Canyon, Tx
    1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin. NIV

  8. 4958
    Amy says:

    Amy, Los Alamos, Psalm 25:4-5 NIV
    Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

  9. 4959
    julie jones says:

    scripture for Jan. 15:

    Philippians 4:4-7 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

  10. 4960
    Whitney Nall says:

    Whitney – Nashville, TN

    “…known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.” – 2 Corinthians 6:9-10, The Message

  11. 4961
    Kelley says:

    Kelley Taylor- Tampa, FL
    Romans 12:2- “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is- his good, pleasing and perfect will.(NIV)”

  12. 4962
    Allison says:

    Allison
    Broken Arrow, OK

    “Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” Psalm 5:12 (NIV)

  13. 4963
    Tonia says:

    Tonia, Russellville, Arkansas. “Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to You; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 NIV

  14. 4964
    marlinda flynn says:

    MY SON, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.

    Proverbs 2: 1-5 NIV

  15. 4965
    Mandy says:

    Mandy-Chillicothe, MO
    “I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.”

    Psalm 34:4 (NLT)

  16. 4966
    Heather says:

    Heather, Leawood, Kansas: But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31, NIV.

  17. 4967
    susan futrell says:

    But the Counselor/the Holy Spirit whom the father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything i have said to you. john 14:26 NIV

  18. 4968
    Amy says:

    Amy, Rossville, TN: “Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.” (John 14:21) NIV

  19. 4969
    Allison says:

    Allison
    Broken Arrow, OK

    Family verse-my husband, myself, kids (ages 7 and 3)

    “Even a child is known by his doings.” Proverbs 20:11 (KJV)

  20. 4970
    Sarah ~ Hot Springs, AR says:

    And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

    Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)

  21. 4971
    Leslie says:

    Leslie, Florence, Alabama.
    NLT, Psalm 84:11
    For the Lord our God is our sun and our shield.
    He gives us grace and glory.
    The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.

  22. 4972
    Carol says:

    Carol ~ Webb City, MO

    “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

  23. 4973
    Traci says:

    Traci, Trussville, AL.
    “z But the wisdom from above is first of all pure.  It is also peace loving, gentle at all times and willing to yield to others. 
    It is full of mercy & good deeds.  It shows no favoritism & is always sincere. ”
    James 3:17 NLT

  24. 4974
    Jennifer W says:

    Jennifer W Phoenix AZ
    Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.
    1 Thessalonians 5:11. NET

  25. 4975
    Karyn says:

    Karyn, Elberfeld, IN: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves (Phil 2:3)

  26. 4976
    Marlene says:

    Marlene from Livonia, MI
    “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with Thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NKJ

  27. 4977
    Angela says:

    Angela – Natchitoches, LA

    “…Sisters, whatever is true, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”

    Phillipians 4:8

  28. 4978
    Beth says:

    West Columbia
    2 Timothy 1:7 Good News
    For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead His Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.

  29. 4979
    Erin says:

    Erin-Grand Rapids, MI
    Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. JOB 6:14 NIV

  30. 4980
    Angie says:

    Angie, Sebring, FL “I keep my eyes on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” -Psalm 16:8 (NIV)

  31. 4981
    Connie says:

    Connie, Greene IA

    O God, you are my God;
    I earnestly search for you.
    My soul thirsts for you;
    my whole body longs for you
    in this parched and weary land
    where there is no water.
    I have seen you in your sanctuary
    and gazed upon your power and glory.
    Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
    how I praise you!
    I will praise you as long as I live,
    lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
    You satisfy me more than the richest feast.
    I will praise you with songs of joy.
    Psalm 63:1-5 NLT

  32. 4982
    Mandy says:

    Mandy, Cottondale, AL: Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Psalm 36:5 NLT

  33. 4983
    Gloria Brown says:

    Gloria, Aiken SC

    The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
    I Peter 4:7-8

  34. 4984
    Jody says:

    “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”

    Luke 6:45 NIV

    Jody, Yuma, AZ

  35. 4985
    Karen says:

    Karen, Fortuna, CA
    Show me Your ways, O Lord: Teach me Your paths, Lead me in Your truth and teach me. For You are the God of my salvation: On You I wait all the day. Ps. 25:4,5 NKJ

  36. 4986
    Tootles says:

    Lori – FergusFalls MN

    My determined purpose is that I may know Him–that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly.

    Philippians 3:10 Amp

  37. 4987
    Kim says:

    Kim Oak Hill, CA Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness (hatred) rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior. Instead be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ Jesus has foriven you. NIV

  38. 4988
    Jennifer A. Lee says:

    Jenni, Birmingham

    You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds;and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Eph. 4:22-24 (NIV)

  39. 4989
    Melissa Graham says:

    Melissa, Glasgow, KY. –“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:28,29, KJV

  40. 4990
    Baili says:

    Baili, College Station, TX “it is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV

  41. 4991
    Crystal Lord says:

    Crystal Lord
    Brandon,MS
    My Verse 1 that never got posted:
    “O God, will you not judge them? We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. For we do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”
    2 Chronicles 20:12

    Verse 2
    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ”
    Philippians 4:6-7

  42. 4992
    Sherry Campbell says:

    Sherry- Nowata, OK

    No weapon forged againt you will prevail.
    Isaiah 54:17

  43. 4993
    Jennifer says:

    Jennifer from Waco, Texas

    And so, dear brother and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice- the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him. Romans 12:1 NLT

  44. 4994
    Angela H says:

    Angela H, Wisconsin: The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. (Psalm 126:3)!

  45. 4995
    Cynthia says:

    Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
    Romans 12:2 (NLT) New Living Translation

    Submitted by: Cynthia Holmes
    Hazlehurst, MS

  46. 4996
    Ladonna says:

    Ladonna, Cottondale, AL: These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful. Revelation 17:14 NKJV

  47. 4997
    Carolyn says:

    Carolyn – Montgomery, AL

    There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

    Luke 10:42 (New Living Translation)

  48. 4998
    Julie says:

    Julie, Beaverton, “May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:24-26, New Living Translation

  49. 4999
    Jenilee says:

    Jenilee, Greensboro, NC

    But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.

    Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV

  50. 5000
    Cindy Dennis says:

    I lie awake at night thinking about you – of how much you have helped me – and how I rejoice through the night beneth the protecting shadow of your wings.
    Ps. 63:6-7
    The Book

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